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Kia Optima vs. Honda Civic Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Kia Optima vs. Honda Civic Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $23,725

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $55

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,925

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $225

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082014
ModelOptimaCivic
TrimEXSi
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $19,895 $22,990
Base Invoice $18,510 $21,360
2.7L V6 1,005  
Premium Package 1,300  
Stability control 650  
Rear spoiler 200  
2.7L V6 840  
Premium Package 1,160  
Stability control 580  
Rear spoiler 160  
Options (change) 3,155 0
Options (change) 2,740 0
Destination 675 790
Total Price $23,725 $23,780
Total Invoice $21,925 $22,150

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Honda Civic

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,735
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,778
Model Year20082014
ModelOptimaCivic
TrimEXSi
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine185hp V6205hp I4
TransmissionT5M6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/28 MPG22/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)360, 7360, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/60-16225/40-18
Total Price$23,725$23,780
Adjustments for Features-1,6800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,045$23,780
Total Invoice$21,925$22,150
Adjustments for Features-1,5530
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,372$22,150

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Honda Civic

Model Year20082014
ModelOptimaCivic
TrimEXSi
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
6-speed manual $150
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key $250
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Blind spot camera, passenger side $150
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip front differential $500
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Infotainment 
App support $0
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
HDMI port $25
Siri Eyes Free support $0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
USB port $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 
Digital instruments $0
Heated mirrors$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Spotter mirror(s) $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Leather seating surfaces$900 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Metal pedals $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Short-throw shifter (optional) $0
Total Value of Features$3,525$1,845
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,680$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,5530

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Honda Civic

Model Year20082014
ModelOptimaCivic
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase107.1 in105.1 in
Length186.4 in179.4 in
Width71.1 in69.0 in
Height58.3 in56.5 in
Curb Weight3,287 lb.3,002 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.0 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in39.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.1 in56.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.5 in50.5 in
Row 1 Legroom43.7 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom38.0 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.3 in53.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.7 in51.4 in
Row 2 Legroom37.8 in36.2 in
Cargo Volume14.8 ft312.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Infinity, 360W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested95063%
Total Not Requested55037%

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